Integrated Photonics Technical Leader - Acacia (Hybrid)

• Develop and validate numerical models using electromagnetic, optical, electrical, thermal, and multiphysics simulation methods.

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• Support photonic design reviews, foundry process development, mask preparation, design-rule verification, and production tapeouts.

• Plan and perform hands-on characterization of photonic components and circuits at the die, wafer, and assembled-device levels.

• Analyze measurement data and correlate experimental results with device models, process variations, packaging effects, and system-level performance.

• Work with cross-functional teams to transition PIC designs from prototype development into qualified commercial products.

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• Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related work experience, or equivalent related work experience.

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• Experience using simulation tools such as FDTD, HFSS, COMSOL Multiphysics, or equivalent electromagnetic and multiphysics platforms.

• Experience with photonic-device fabrication processes and the relationship between fabrication tolerances and device performance.

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• Experience designing, simulating, and characterizing high-speed optical modulators, photodetectors, or related optoelectronic devices.

• Experience with high-speed electronic-photonic co-design, including the interaction among device bandwidth, impedance, parasitics, packaging, and signal integrity.

• Experience integrating multiple material platforms, including silicon photonics, TFLN, III–V semiconductors, or other hybrid photonic technologies.

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• Experience with scripting or programming languages used for simulation automation, layout generation, test automation, and data analysis.

The starting salary range posted for this position is $171,600.00 to $245,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees

• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next

• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area: $171,600.00 - $281,800.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $151,300.00 - $250,900.00

• For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.